Linda Marlene Weyandt McCarty of Cleveland, Tennessee, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June 16, 2018, at the age of 68. She was a loving wife, blessed mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and aunt. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, McClain and Leah Dively Weyandt of Claysburg, Pa. She was a graduate of Lee University and the University ... (click for more)

Rickey L. Graham, age 61, of Jasper, passed Tuesday, June 12, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was a United States Army veteran and was preceded in death by his parents, Hershel and Fletta Graham; and siblings, Benny Graham and Barbara Lewis Davenport.  Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Nancy Graham of Jasper; sons, Brandon Graham and Brian Kilgore; ... (click for more)

Claude Thomas Ramsey passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2018 after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. Claude won his first elected position 47 years ago as a third-generation strawberry farmer. His humility and dry but effective humor became his hallmark over the years. In recounting his first election as a state representative, he said, “People were ... (click for more)

Jimmy Travis Johnson, 58,   of Soddy Daisy passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018.     He was born August 5, 1959 in Chattanooga.  Jimmy was retired from the United States Navy following 20 years of service.  His father, Jimmy Franklin Johnson preceded him in death.  Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Kimberly Johnson; ... (click for more)

Chattanooga voters in November may get to vote on whether City Court should be abolished. City Council members indicated during budget talks on Tuesday that may be an upcoming referendum question. Councilman Jerry Mitchell said he, for one, "would vote to eliminate it." However, he said the court would apparently run through 2021 when the eight-year terms of Judges Sherry ... (click for more)

United States Senator Lamar Alexander Tuesday released the following statement on the separation of children from their parents at the border:  “Illegal immigration is against the law but new enforcement policies have resulted in hundreds of children being separated from their parents. The administration should end that new policy immediately while Congress works with the ... (click for more)